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The reason for this revision surgery, the agent reported "(pt.Presented to dr.With loosening of the humeral component and suspected infection.Humeral component was removed and replaced.The ulna bearing appeared fine, however they were removed and replaced out of an abundance of caution.Condyle bearing were also replaced.Female 74 yrs)." the previous surgery and the surgery detailed in this event occurred 1.5 years apart.This evaluation is limited in scope as limited information was provided to djo surgical - austin for examination.If information regarding cultures identified in the infection, the severity of the infection, the loosening of the component or any other relevant information is submitted at a future date, this investigation will be re-evaluated.There was no information submitted with this complaint about any patient activities, accidents, or medical contraindications that may have contributed to the reported event.There were no findings during this evaluation that indicate that the reported device(s) was the source or had a direct connection with the patient's infection.A review of the device history record(s) show that the reported component(s) used in the previous surgery, when released for use, met design and manufacturing requirements.There were no nonconforming material reports associated with the product(s) that may have contributed to the reported event.The device(s) was verified to have gone through an acceptable sterilization process and was within its expiration date at the time of the previous surgery.Customer complaint history of the reported device(s) showed no present trends or on-going issues that are needing a review.The root cause of this complaint was a revision surgery due to loosening of the humeral component and suspected infection.No information was submitted with the complaint regarding pre-existing conditions of the patient or any activities the patient was involved in that may have caused the loosening or contributed to the possible infection or inhibited the patient's immune system.There are multiple factors that may also contribute to an infection that are outside the control of djo surgical.
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